5 players who came on as substitutes and were taken off in the same game

Juan Mata
Mata looks in disbelief after being substituted in the dying minutes of the Community Shield game

#1 Theo Walcott (England and Arsenal FC)

The injury-prone Walcott in action for Arsenal

Match: Sheffield Wednesday vs Arsenal FC

Tournament: Capital One Cup 2015/16

Substitution Order: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain → Theo Walcott → Ismael Bennacer

Just when the Arsenal team seemed in balance and ready to win the Premier League title, a cruel twist of fate. Two key men injured on a cold night at Hillsborough. First to go was Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain who developed a tight hamstring after just 5 minutes. He was replaced by fellow England international Theo Walcott.

Walcott for his part lasted only 14 more minutes and lay on the ground with a pulled calf muscle. He had to be subbed off and Ismael Bennacer took his place. The Owls went on to score 3 goals in a memorable outing for them in the Capital One Cup. A forgettable outing for Wenger’s men and key injuries that would result in Arsenal coming up short on silverware once again.

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